Ballard Elks (6411 Seaview Ave NW) is bringing back their monthly arts and crafts sessions for kids of all ages on Saturday, October 15, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ballard Elks will provide all supplies for children, providing a creative outlet for making their own art using varying modalities. Music will also be provided for …
Seattle’s Office of Emergency Management and Seattle Parks and Recreation are inviting members of the public to attend the City’s first ever ‘Big Shaker’ Earthquake Event at Westlake Park (401 Pine St) next Tuesday, October 11, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. City officials will also be in attendance to take a ride in the …
The popular bi-annual PNPC Kids Gear Sale is on next Saturday, October 15, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Phinney Neighborhood Center Community Hall (6532 Phinney Ave N). This popular event offers great deals on gently used clothing, shoes, toys, books, strollers, bedding, furniture, safety equipment, sports gear, car seats, swimwear, maternity wear and so much more. …
Enjoy your weekend in Ballard! FRIDAY, September 30 Live Music Macefield Music Festival from 7 p.m. at the KEXP Main Stage, Tractor Tavern, Sunset Tavern, Conor Byrne and Hotel Albatross. Tickets start at $35. Houston Psych: Khruangbin with Amy Viking and Tom Eddy Band at Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW) at 9 p.m. Tickets $14. Chris King and the Gutterballs, …
The music festival created in honor of Edith Macefield is back again for its fourth year this weekend from September 30 – October 2. The Macefield Music Festival will feature over 20 bands playing in the heart of Ballard in several local music venues and on an outdoor stage. The shows start on Friday at 7 p.m. on …
The Salmon Bay Eagles are hosting their Third Annual Oktoberfest in Ballard this Saturday, October 1, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. in the Aerie Social Room at the Eagles Club (5216 20th Ave NW). Tickets are $17, with the event benefiting Teen Feed, an organization that works with the community to offer support to meet basic needs, build strong relationships, and ally with homeless …
Councilmember Mike O’Brien (District 6, Northwest Seattle) will host a community forum this Thursday evening, September 29, at the Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St) from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Councilmember O’Brien will reconvene neighbors and community members to discuss how the City can move forward to implement solutions to public health and safety concerns in District 6 …
There are plenty of events on in Ballard this weekend. Enjoy! FRIDAY, September 23 Live Music Jazz at Egan’s Ballard Jam House (1707 NW Market St) 7 p.m. – Rosin in the Aire – cover $10 9 p.m. – Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method – $5 cover SATURDAY, September 24 10th Annual Festival of Fruit from 10 a.m. – …
The Friends of Piper’s Orchard invite the community to join them in celebrating Carkeek Park’s historic orchard on Saturday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Events will include cider pressing and tasting, live music, an apple pie contest, activities for kids, guided tours of the historic orchard and more. The event will take …
The newt offering of Sustainable Ballard’s Meaningful Movies series is set for this Sunday, September 25, from 5 p.m. at Royal Drummer Cafe (6420 24th Ave NW). The film Poverty, Inc explores the big business in fighting poverty and who profits the most. “I see multiple colonial governors,” says Ghanaian software entrepreneur Herman Chinery-Hesse of the international development …
The 28th annual Fishermen’s Fall Festival returns this year to once again celebrate the return of the North Pacific fishing fleet to the terminal. The event will be held this Saturday, September 24, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Fishermen’s Terminal (3919 18th Ave W). The event is one hundred percent volunteer run and works to increase …
Make a Clean Sweep with this fall’s recycling and donation event at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church (NW 85th Street and 25th Ave NW) this Saturday, September 24, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Event organizers are encouraging locals to clean out their basements and garages and get rid of all those unwanted electronic items, metal, …